Pharmacological Management of Infectious Diseases – Dr. Paul Langlois

Choosing an antibacterial agent can be challenging given the emerging trends in bacterial resistance. In this session, Dr. Langlois discusses pharmacokinetic properties and new treatment guidelines for conditions commonly encountered in critical care including:

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Skin & Soft Tissue Infections
• Multiple Drug-Resistant Organisms

Objectives

1. Identify major classes of antibiotics and their pharmacokinetic characteristics.
2. Choose appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic regimens for the prevention and treatment in various patient populations.

Outline

• Bacterial Basics
  • Cell Envelope
  • Fungal Infections
  • UTI
  • Pevlic Inflammatory Disease
    • PID Therapy
  • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Causes
    • Therapy for Cellulitis
  • Diabetic Foot Infections
    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteomyelitis in Diabetic Ulcer
• Strategies to Improve Patient Adherence
  • IMS Model
  • Prescribing Practices
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Antimicrobial Resistance